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	55 Life In Cartoon Motion by Mika March 27, 2007 Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells. Metascore: 55 User Score: 7.5
	67 Glitter In The Gutter by Jesse Malin March 20, 2007 Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album. Metascore: 67 User Score: 6.9
	66 If The Ocean Gets Rough by Willy Mason March 20, 2007 The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.1
	67 These Friends Of Mine by Rosie Thomas March 13, 2007 Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love." Metascore: 67 User Score: tbd
	76 My Name Is Buddy by Ry Cooder March 6, 2007 Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!). Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.5

	78 Dressed Up For The Letdown by Richard Swift February 20, 2007 This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter. Metascore: 78 User Score: 6.6
	77 Ash Wednesday by Elvis Perkins February 20, 2007 The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6
	69 West by Lucinda Williams February 13, 2007 The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.7
	77 Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul by Jesse Sykes February 6, 2007 Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.7
	87 Children Running Through by Patty Griffin February 6, 2007 Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.6

	75 The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard by Rickie Lee Jones February 6, 2007 The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ). Metascore: 75 User Score: 7.8
	75 Woke Myself Up by Julie Doiron January 23, 2007 Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	74 Learn To Sing Like A Star by Kristin Hersh January 23, 2007 The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.4
	64 9 by Damien Rice November 14, 2006 The Irish singer-songwriter returns with a second album. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.4
	78 Pretty Little Head by Nellie McKay October 31, 2006 The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper. Metascore: 78 User Score: 6.4

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	72 Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit by Micah P. Hinson October 10, 2006 This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.7
	76 And Now That I'm In Your Shadow by Damien Jurado October 10, 2006 The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.6
	78 Long Island Shores by Mindy Smith October 10, 2006 This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Metascore: 78 User Score: 3.6
	76 On Leaving by Nina Nastasia October 3, 2006 Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.3
	84 The Letting Go by Bonnie "Prince" Billy September 19, 2006 Jim White and Paul Oldham are among the guests on prolific songwriter Will Oldham's latest Bonnie "Prince" Billy studio recording. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.4
	81 Nuclear Daydream by Joseph Arthur September 19, 2006 The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	75 Despite Our Differences by Indigo Girls September 19, 2006 Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.4
	67 Continuum by John Mayer September 12, 2006 The singer-songwriter's first album in three years was produced by Steve Jordan and, for the first time, by Mayer himself. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.7
	76 Meadow by Richard Buckner September 12, 2006 The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices. Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.8
	67 Nightcrawler by Pete Yorn August 29, 2006 Dave Grohl and the Dixie Chicks guest on the singer-songwriter's third album. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.5
	74 Reprieve by Ani DiFranco August 8, 2006 The latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.6
	73 Tower Of Love by Jim Noir August 8, 2006 This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.0
	61 In The Maybe World by Lisa Germano July 18, 2006 Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label. Metascore: 61 User Score: 8.7
	76 The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album by Sufjan Stevens July 11, 2006 Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.0
	71 Loose by Nelly Furtado June 20, 2006 Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.8
	69 Corinne Bailey Rae by Corinne Bailey Rae June 20, 2006 The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.4
	80 Begin To Hope by Regina Spektor June 13, 2006 The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes). Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	85 The Drift by Scott Walker May 23, 2006 The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.' Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.1
	78 The True False Identity by T-Bone Burnett May 16, 2006 This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8
	79 Time Being by Ron Sexsmith May 15, 2006 Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.6
	78 Springtime Can Kill You by Jolie Holland May 9, 2006 This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	78 Surprise by Paul Simon May 9, 2006 The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	81 The Boxing Mirror by Alejandro Escovedo May 2, 2006 Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.1
	57 Goodbye Alice In Wonderland by Jewel May 2, 2006 The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day). Metascore: 57 User Score: 7.3
	80 The Animal Years by Josh Ritter April 11, 2006 Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	54 Daniel Powter by Daniel Powter April 11, 2006 The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced. Metascore: 54 User Score: 6.3
	69 Both Sides Of The Gun by Ben Harper March 21, 2006 Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.9
	68 Subtitulo by Josh Rouse March 21, 2006 The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain. Metascore: 68 User Score: 7.4
	80 Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever by Nicolai Dunger March 14, 2006 The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe). Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	64 The Believer by Rhett Miller February 28, 2006 The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.3
	65 The Tourniquet by Magnet February 14, 2006 This is the second album for Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen, who records under the name Magnet. Metascore: 65 User Score: tbd
	64 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor by Shawn Mullins February 14, 2006 Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock. Metascore: 64 User Score: tbd
	78 Comfort Of Strangers by Beth Orton February 7, 2006 Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8
	76 Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall February 7, 2006 The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.1
	77 Idols Of Exile by Jason Collett February 7, 2006 Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6
	80 The Greatest by Cat Power January 24, 2006 Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	84 Black Cadillac by Rosanne Cash January 24, 2006 The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.4
	77 Colour The Small One by Sia January 10, 2006 Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.7
	81 Aerial by Kate Bush November 8, 2005 This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.9
	85 Lookaftering by Vashti Bunyan October 25, 2005 Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.2
	74 As Is Now by Paul Weller October 11, 2005 Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.4
	84 Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple October 4, 2005 The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin! Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	63 Wildflower by Sheryl Crow September 27, 2005 This is the singer's first album in three years. Metascore: 63 User Score: 5.6
	71 Where You Live by Tracy Chapman September 13, 2005 Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.2
	69 Life In Slow Motion by David Gray September 13, 2005 This is the British singer-songwriter's first album in three years, and it finds him working with an outside producer (Marius De Vries) for the first time. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.1
	72 Souls Alike by Bonnie Raitt September 13, 2005 The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.3
	62 If Songs Could Be Held by Rosie Thomas September 13, 2005 This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	80 Year Of Meteors by Laura Veirs August 23, 2005 This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	77 The Outsider by Rodney Crowell August 16, 2005 The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm." Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.0
	75 Front Parlour Ballads by Richard Thompson August 9, 2005 This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years. Metascore: 75 User Score: 7.7
	74 Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947 by Michael Penn August 2, 2005 The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.5
	40 Jagged Little Pill Acoustic by Alanis Morissette July 26, 2005 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!) Metascore: 40 User Score: 6.3
	58 Mr. A-Z by Jason Mraz July 26, 2005 Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter. Metascore: 58 User Score: 7.6
	70 Master Of Disaster by John Hiatt June 21, 2005 Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.5
	80 Humming By The Flowered Vine by Laura Cantrell June 21, 2005 Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	86 Chavez Ravine by Ry Cooder June 14, 2005 The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.5
	76 Suit Yourself by Shelby Lynne May 24, 2005 The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.4
	74 Magic Time by Van Morrison May 17, 2005 The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.3
	71 Kidnapped By Neptune by Scout Niblett May 10, 2005 The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	73 Live @ The Fillmore by Lucinda Williams May 10, 2005 This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums. Metascore: 73 User Score: 7.6
	70 The Forgotten Arm by Aimee Mann May 3, 2005 Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.5
	69 Songs For Silverman by Ben Folds April 26, 2005 Folds' second solo outing actually finds him working once again in trio format, now joined by drummer Lindsay Jamieson (Departure Lounge) and bassist Jared Reynolds (who, like Folds, contributed to the recent William Shatner album). Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.4
	73 Here Come The Choppers by Loudon Wainwright III April 19, 2005 The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years. Metascore: 73 User Score: 6.7
	79 Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress by Micah P. Hinson April 12, 2005 The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.5
	74 On My Way To Absence by Damien Jurado April 5, 2005 'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	76 Ghetto Bells by Vic Chesnutt March 22, 2005 The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
	76 No Earthly Man by Alasdair Roberts March 22, 2005 Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs. Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.4
	80 Wind In The Wires by Patrick Wolf March 15, 2005 The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	72 Soviet Kitsch by Regina Spektor March 1, 2005 The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes). Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.1
	58 In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson March 1, 2005 The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.' Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.3
	73 Back To Me by Kathleen Edwards March 1, 2005 The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers). Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.6
	65 The Beekeeper by Tori Amos February 22, 2005 The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track. Metascore: 65 User Score: 8.3
	80 Nashville by Josh Rouse February 22, 2005 The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain). Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	71 Manzanita by Mia Doi Todd February 8, 2005 The classically-trained, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter returns with her rich and varied fifth full-length which, like her previous outing, finds her utilizing (at times) a backing band. Members of Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow and Brian Jonestown Massacre guest. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	74 Strangers by Ed Harcourt February 1, 2005 The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.8
	69 All Rise by Inara George January 25, 2005 Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.3
	78 Want Two by Rufus Wainwright November 16, 2004 The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.' Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	54 Harmonium by Vanessa Carlton November 9, 2004 The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins. Metascore: 54 User Score: 7.9
	74 Dear Heather by Leonard Cohen October 26, 2004 The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, now 70 years old, returns with his 11th studio album. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.5
	88 From A Basement On The Hill by Elliott Smith October 19, 2004 The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.8
	79 Where The Humans Eat by Willy Mason October 12, 2004 The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.3
	77 Dents And Shells by Richard Buckner October 12, 2004 The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.9
	82 Our Shadows Will Remain by Joseph Arthur October 12, 2004 The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	73 Hidden Vagenda by Kimya Dawson October 5, 2004 This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.7
	74 Spooked by Robyn Hitchcock October 5, 2004 Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.5

Album Releases by Genre

Life In Cartoon Motion

Glitter In The Gutter

If The Ocean Gets Rough

These Friends Of Mine

My Name Is Buddy

Dressed Up For The Letdown

Ash Wednesday

West

Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

Children Running Through

The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard

Woke Myself Up

Learn To Sing Like A Star

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Pretty Little Head

Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit

And Now That I'm In Your Shadow

Long Island Shores

On Leaving

The Letting Go

Nuclear Daydream

Despite Our Differences

Continuum

Meadow

Nightcrawler

Reprieve

Tower Of Love

In The Maybe World

The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album

Loose

Corinne Bailey Rae

Begin To Hope

The Drift

The True False Identity

Time Being

Springtime Can Kill You

Surprise

The Boxing Mirror

Goodbye Alice In Wonderland

The Animal Years

Daniel Powter

Both Sides Of The Gun

Subtitulo

Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever

The Believer

The Tourniquet

9th Ward Pickin' Parlor

Comfort Of Strangers

Eye To The Telescope

Idols Of Exile

The Greatest

Black Cadillac

Colour The Small One

Aerial

Lookaftering

As Is Now

Extraordinary Machine

Wildflower

Where You Live

Life In Slow Motion

Souls Alike

If Songs Could Be Held

Year Of Meteors

The Outsider

Front Parlour Ballads

Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

Mr. A-Z

Master Of Disaster

Humming By The Flowered Vine

Chavez Ravine

Suit Yourself

Magic Time

Kidnapped By Neptune

Live @ The Fillmore

The Forgotten Arm

Songs For Silverman

Here Come The Choppers

Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress